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Farewell to local landmark
Long-time Sunshine residents have responded to Brimbank council’s Emergency Order, issued last month, to fully demolish the former council building at 6–18 Alexandra Avenue in…
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Sydenham man arrested
Police have charged a 36-year-old Sydenham man after alleged attempted car theft and an assault in Coburg on 1 December 2025. It is alleged a…
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Speedster caught
A 21-year-old St Albans man was allegedly caught driving 194km/h in a 100km/h zone in Little River in the early morning of Tuesday 20 January.…
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Working bee event
The Friends of Kororoit Creek (FOKC) is hosting a working bee event on Tuesday 20 January at its B Street Wildflower Garden site. According to…
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Help keep Blue-tongues safe
Spotting a blue-tongue lizard might cause a fright but it is no reason to be concerned, according to a nature educator. Susie Inglis from Nature…
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Albion Station car park closure
The Albion Station car park will be closed from Monday 2 February to late 2026 as construction begins on the first stage of the Melbourne…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back on the articles of our predecessors… 40 years ago 29 January, 1986 Angry Deer Park residents have taken action in a…
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Sunset Safari returns
Sunsets are pretty good, but sunsets on the savannah are wild. Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Sunset Safari event is returning this year and will feature…
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Concerns over AI safety
The eSafety Commissioner is sounding the alarm over the use of the generative artificial intelligence system known as Grok on the social media platform X,…
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Serving up more public transport for Australian Open
Thousands of extra public transport services will be available for tennis fans heading to the Australian Open. Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams announced…
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Awards to honour state’s sporting heroes
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs). Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, the VSAs are the most prestigious night…
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Safety excellence to be rewarded at WorkSafe awards
Workplace safety champions and innovators from across Victoria will be celebrated at the 2025 WorkSafe Awards next month. From 95 submitted nominations, 22 finalists have…
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Grants open for grassroots multicultural groups
The state government has opened applications for a new $5 million grant program aimed at supporting multicultural and multifaith groups across the state. Known as…
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Victorian bushfire appeal accepting donations
Victorian’s are being urged to give generously to support communities devastated by the state’s ongoing bushfire emergency. The Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation (VERRF)…
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Air quality advice
With bushfires burning across the state, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is providing regular air-quality updates. EPA is monitoring air quality using its stationary and…
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